Community Briefs: Candidates' public forum scheduled

Published: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 9:59 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 9:59 a.m.

Brevard

Candidates' public forum scheduled

A public forum for Republican congressional candidates for North Carolina's 11th District will be held Saturday at Brevard Middle School. This seat is currently held by Rep. Heath Shuler. The event is open to the public.

A cover charge of $10 will include a covered dish dinner provided by the Transylvania County Republicans. Students and members of the press are free. Arrival time should be between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Dinner will be served shortly after 5 p.m. The forum will be held at 5:45 p.m. in the school library.

Brevard Middle School is at the end of Fisher Road, accessed directly from U.S. Highway 64 at the intersection directly across from the Ingles Grocery Store and Kmart location, near downtown Brevard.

Attendees with proven Transylvania County voter registration can participate in a straw poll ballot" during the event. For more information, contact: Jim Meyer, Transylvania County Republican Party chairman, at 828-883-2725 or chairman@transgop.org.

Valentine's Day at Chimney Rock

Nothing says "I love you" like a romantic day at Chimney Rock. The park is offering a sweetheart of a deal — buy one, get one free on regularly priced adult tickets for Valentine's Day couples.

Print and bring Chimney Rock's online coupon to the ticket plaza to get one free adult admission when you purchase one from Feb. 9-13. Download the coupon at www.chimneyrockpark.com.

Pancake breakfast to benefit UWHC

Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe will sponsor its fourth annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday to benefit United Way of Henderson County. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The buffet breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, fruit salad, coffee and juice. Tickets are $10 ($5 for children ages 6-12), with all proceeds going to help close out the United Way of Henderson County 2011 campaign.

Tickets are available in advance at Three Chopt (103 Third Ave. E.) and at the United Way offices (722 Fifth Ave. W.), or at the event.

For more information, contact the United Way at 828-692-1636 or visit www.liveunitedhc.org.

Vintage Carolina salutes the movies

The seventh annual Vintage Carolina 2012 will roll out the red carpet for an evening of high spirits, fine food and an homage to classic films from 6 to 9 p.m. March 5 at the Hendersonville Country Club. (Inclement weather date is Monday, March 12.) Proceeds will benefit the Community Foundation of Henderson County.

<p>Brevard</p><p>Candidates' public forum scheduled</p><p>A public forum for Republican congressional candidates for North Carolina's 11th District will be held Saturday at Brevard Middle School. This seat is currently held by Rep. Heath Shuler. The event is open to the public. </p><p>A cover charge of $10 will include a covered dish dinner provided by the Transylvania County Republicans. Students and members of the press are free. Arrival time should be between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Dinner will be served shortly after 5 p.m. The forum will be held at 5:45 p.m. in the school library. </p><p>Brevard Middle School is at the end of Fisher Road, accessed directly from U.S. Highway 64 at the intersection directly across from the Ingles Grocery Store and Kmart location, near downtown Brevard.</p><p>Attendees with proven Transylvania County voter registration can participate in a straw poll ballot" during the event. For more information, contact: Jim Meyer, Transylvania County Republican Party chairman, at 828-883-2725 or chairman@transgop.org.</p><p>Valentine's Day at Chimney Rock</p><p>Nothing says "I love you" like a romantic day at Chimney Rock. The park is offering a sweetheart of a deal — buy one, get one free on regularly priced adult tickets for Valentine's Day couples. </p><p>After sharing a quiet moment overlooking Lake Lure, take a scenic hike to 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls. </p><p>Print and bring Chimney Rock's online coupon to the ticket plaza to get one free adult admission when you purchase one from Feb. 9-13. Download the coupon at www.chimneyrockpark.com.</p><p>Pancake breakfast to benefit UWHC</p><p>Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe will sponsor its fourth annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday to benefit United Way of Henderson County. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. </p><p>The buffet breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, fruit salad, coffee and juice. Tickets are $10 ($5 for children ages 6-12), with all proceeds going to help close out the United Way of Henderson County 2011 campaign. </p><p>Tickets are available in advance at Three Chopt (103 Third Ave. E.) and at the United Way offices (722 Fifth Ave. W.), or at the event.</p><p>For more information, contact the United Way at 828-692-1636 or visit www.liveunitedhc.org.</p><p>Vintage Carolina salutes the movies</p><p>The seventh annual Vintage Carolina 2012 will roll out the red carpet for an evening of high spirits, fine food and an homage to classic films from 6 to 9 p.m. March 5 at the Hendersonville Country Club. (Inclement weather date is Monday, March 12.) Proceeds will benefit the Community Foundation of Henderson County.</p><p>Several area restaurants, wine vendors and breweries will offer a sampling of their dishes and products. Restaurants include: Chef Starr to Go, Hendersonville Country Club, Hubba Hubba Smokehouse, Lake Pointe Landing, Lime Leaf Thai Fusion and Season's Restaurant at Highland Lake Inn. Sweets provided by McConnell Farms Super Premium Ice Cream and Van's Chocolates. </p><p>Wine vendors and breweries include Empire Distributing, Highland Brewing Co., Millennium Beverage, Mutual Distributing, Purple Sage Wine Shop, Skyland Distributing, Southern Appalachian Brewery, St. Paul Mountain Vineyards, Tryon Distributing and Wisdom Beverage.</p><p>Entertainment will be featured throughout the country club highlighting classic films. Upon arrival, guests can walk the red carpet and encounter Henderson County's version of paparazzi.</p><p>The event is $100 per person. Limited space is available. To reserve, call or visit the Community Foundation of Henderson County at 828-697-6224 or 401 N. Main St., third floor.</p><p>Compiled from staff reports</p>